Innovative Use of Algal Biomass for Heavy Metal Bioremediation

Authors

  • Saikumar Chalivendra   Independent Researcher, USA

Keywords:

Biomass, Algae, Metal, Bioremediation

Abstract

This study focuses on the potential of algal biomass in removing heavy metals and mitigating environmental effects occasioned by industrial waste pollution. Besides, biosorption and bioaccumulation of toxic metals including lead, cadmium, and mercury are feasible employing algae including Chlorella vulgaris and Sargassum. Ion exchange mechanisms, complexation and intracellular sequestration are among the most important ones. It has areas in use such as waste water treatment, natural water treatment, and recovery of resources. However, problems such as the possible future scale-up, toxicity levels, and biomass issues remain a problem. Algal-based remediation is one of the sustainable, cost-effective, eco-friendly methods, which is effective against divalent and transition heavy metal pollution and could address circular economy requirements.

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2022-10-30

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Saikumar Chalivendra , " Innovative Use of Algal Biomass for Heavy Metal Bioremediation, IInternational Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering(IJSRMME), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 6, Issue 5, pp.21-29, September-October-2022.